There is a reality the Rockies are coming to grips with. It is 5,280 feet elevation at Coors Field. It is not going to change. There's no magical elixir for what ails pitchers who are asked to make a living getting hitters out in Colorado.
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OK, the Rangers entered Monday three games below .500 (47-50), in third place in the American League West and 7 1/2 games behind the division-leading Angels. Not only are they 4 1/2 games back for an AL Wild Card spot, but they would have to jump over five teams to get into the postseason that way. And these guys are actually serious about being a player in the Cole Hamels sweepstakes? Dang right.
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The gathering in Cooperstown this weekend is designed to celebrate the greatness of the four newest inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame -- left-handed pitcher Randy Johnson, right-handed pitchers Pedro Martinez and John Smoltz, and second baseman Craig Biggio.
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In the aftermath of Oakland acquiring lefty Jon Lester from the Boston Red Sox on July 31 last year, the Tigers, less than 20 minutes before the non-waiver Trade Deadline that afternoon, swung a three-team deal that brought lefty David Price to Motown.
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The trade rumors have become a part of the daily routine for Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. And with the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline 10 days away, the rumor mill will be grinding faster than ever.
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St. Louis left fielder Matt Holliday went 0-for-3 on Friday night against the Mets. He was, however, in the Cardinals' lineup. And just his presence was a relief for the National League Central-leading Cardinals, who moved back to a 3 1/2 game lead on second-place Pittsburgh.
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Don't get caught up with the box score. The Rockies' three All-Star representatives aren't. Tuesday night's All-Star Game presented by T-Mobile was more about the experience than that 6-3 American League victory against the National League at Great American Ball Park. For DJ LeMahieu, it was a night of recognition
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Rockies All-Star second baseman DJ LeMahieu was the afterthought. And he hasn't forgotten. He was, so it seemed, the throw-in with outfielder Tyler Colvin, who the Cubs shipped to the Rockies prior to the 2012 season for Rockies third baseman Ian Stewart and pitcher Casey Weathers.
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Matt Olson is focused on getting to the big leagues. He isn't about to be distracted. Yes, the 6-foot-5 first baseman is the No. 1 ranked prospect in the Oakland A's system, according to MLB.com, ranked the second-best first-base prospect in the Minor Leagues behind Josh Bell of the Pirates, and was chosen to be the A's lone Team USA representative in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
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Thirteen years ago, in his hometown of Milwaukee, then-Commissioner Bud Selig sat in his seat alongside the National League dugout for the All-Star Game at Miller Park, and his look of concern was obvious. With the managers trying to make sure everybody got into the game, they ran out of players. The game ended in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings.
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For all the teeth-gnashing over the game's aging fan base, the game is undergoing one of the most impactful transitions on the field that it has ever seen. Youth is being served, and the fans are being treated to excitement across the country over the game's budding superstars.
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With the All-Star Break looming, it's John Hart and Fredi Gonzalez who keep finding answers to the questions that may surface as the Braves continue to play competitive baseball -- while simultaneously undergoing a major roster overhaul.
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